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Four adults nearing 40, living under the same roof, struggle to keep their relationships and their individual dreams alive.

2 Seasons
16 Episodes
Ended
Comedy Family
Cast & Characters
episode image Not So Together
8.2/10 (274 votes)

#1 Not So Together

S1:E8

When Alex gets big career news, he seeks out Tina, who is busy planning her future with Larry. On a trip to Sacramento, Michelle steps up to the plate in a big way. After a day at the beach with the kids, Brett decides to share his feelings with Michelle.

episode image Advanced Pretend
8.2/10 (210 votes)

#2 Advanced Pretend

S2:E3

Brett and Alex get out of town while Michelle and Tina juggle the kids, and Christy. 

episode image Everybody Is Grownups
8.1/10 (199 votes)

#3 Everybody Is Grownups

S2:E2

Michelle attempts to make the charter school a reality. Tina falls out with Alex's new girlfriend at his welcome home party.

episode image Kick the Can
7.8/10 (258 votes)

#4 Kick the Can

S1:E5

After an intense therapy session, Michelle organizes a day of fun with old friends, despite Brett’s lack of enthusiasm. When a group of hipsters looks to sour their plans, Michelle challenges them to a brutal game of “kick the can.”

episode image Party Time
7.8/10 (218 votes)

#5 Party Time

S1:E7

Michelle throws a fundraising party for the charter school while Brett enters a new state of mind at Linda’s house. Still at odds with Alex, Tina struggles with her bouncy-castle business; later, a conversation with Larry makes her rethink the future. Brett has a chat with David and an honest conversation with Michelle.

episode image Hotels
7.8/10 (196 votes)

#6 Hotels

S2:E1

Alex receives a surprise birthday visit on the set of his new film in New Orleans.

episode image Handcuffs
7.7/10 (308 votes)

#7 Handcuffs

S1:E2

Tina tries to shake Alex out of his funk by enlisting him to help with her business and vowing to help him get the career of his dreams. Brett gets in trouble at work when his creative instincts rub co-workers the wrong way. Tina convinces Michelle to spice things up in the bedroom.

episode image Houston, We Have a Problem
7.7/10 (236 votes)

#8 Houston, We Have a Problem

S1:E4

Alex and Tina fly back to Houston to pack up her things. During a night of drinks and dancing, Tina finds herself unexpectedly jealous of Alex. Back in LA, Brett whisks Michelle away for some much-needed intimacy.

episode image Just The Range
7.7/10 (165 votes)

#9 Just The Range

S2:E5

Brett struggles with the challenges and unexpected perks of a new side gig. Tina and Larry discuss life goals. Alex bristles over an unstable new director but softens to him and finds the two have common ground. Anna proves herself indispensable to Michelle.

episode image The Sand Situation
7.7/10 (159 votes)

#10 The Sand Situation

S2:E7

Facing pressure to build the school she envisioned, Michelle turns to Brett and Alex for help. A midnight trip to the beach puts Brett in an awkward situation, while Alex worries about Tina's behavior. 

episode image For The Kids
7.6/10 (185 votes)

#11 For The Kids

S2:E8

Michelle is inspired by the kids as the foursome makes a last-ditch effort to save her charter school plans.

episode image Insanity
7.5/10 (257 votes)

#12 Insanity

S1:E3

Brett’s invite to a movie premiere leads to an impromptu night on the town for everyone. Tina and Alex engage in a personal “mission,” Brett looks to mend a work relationship, and Michelle meets David, a divorced dad who wants to start a new charter school. Brett finds a way to cheer up Alex.

episode image Ghost in Chains
7.5/10 (241 votes)

#13 Ghost in Chains

S1:E6

During a morning hike, Brett meets Linda, a new-age believer who encourages him to get in touch with himself. Tina tries to make up with Alex by getting him an audition, Michelle helps David with the charter school and Brett takes a stand at work and opens up about his feelings.

episode image Changetown
7.5/10 (165 votes)

#14 Changetown

S2:E4

Brett and Alex are busy with a new passion project. Michelle manages to bond with Anna. Alex does not like the major changes at work.

episode image Family Day
7.4/10 (356 votes)

#15 Family Day

S1:E1

After Alex, a struggling actor, is evicted from his apartment, his best friend, Brett, a sound designer who’s married and has two young kids, tries to convince him to stay in LA. Meanwhile, Brett’s wife, Michelle, deals with her directionless big sister, Tina, who’s visiting from Houston. Following a group outing at the beach, Michelle and Brett clash while Tina confronts an ex, with Alex’s help.

episode image Geri-ina
7.4/10 (159 votes)

#16 Geri-ina

S2:E6

Alex decides to bring in somebody from Brett's past to help with their project. Tina feels proactive.

Cast & Chracters

character image Brett Pierson

Brett Pierson

Actor: Mark Duplass
character image Michelle Pierson

Michelle Pierson

Actor: Melanie Lynskey
character image Alex Pappas

Alex Pappas

Actor: Steve Zissis
character image Tina Morris

Tina Morris

Actor: Amanda Peet

The highest rated episode of Togetherness is "Not So Together" (S1E8) with a rating of 8.20.

This episode received 274 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Family Day" (S1E1) with a rating of 7.40.

This episode received 356 votes.

The highest rated episode is "Not So Together" (S1E8) with a rating of 8.20.

This episode received 274 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Family Day" (S1E1) with a rating of 7.40.

This episode received 356 votes.

The highest rated episode is "Advanced Pretend" (S2E3) with a rating of 8.20.

This episode received 210 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Geri-ina" (S2E6) with a rating of 7.40.

This episode received 159 votes.

Name Department Job
Jas Shelton Crew Cinematography
Jay Duplass Directing Director
Mark Duplass Directing Director
Jay Deuby Production Co-Producer
Mel Eslyn Production Executive Producer

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